Author Interview with Lily Luchesi

I usually write indoors, in my bed, propped up against the
headboard. On days when my Wi-Fi hates me, I’ll go sit outside, out of the sun,
to get as much work as possible done in as timely a manner as I can.

2. When did you first
realize you wanted to be a writer?

All my life. I’ve always loved creating stories in my head. By
the time I was eight, I had a teacher who encouraged me to write them down and
this has been what I’ve wanted to do with my life, professionally, ever since.

3. How long does it take
you to write a book?

It depends. My first novel took two months, the second took
nearly six, and the third and fourth took three months each. (Those are just
first draft timetables.) I try to set a word count goal, but there are days the
words just don’t want to come.

4. Where do you get your
information or ideas for your books?

My ideas come from anything, anywhere. The idea for the first
book, Stake-Out, in my Paranormal Detectives Series came from watching a crime
show and wondering what would happen if a perp turned out to be a vampire. Book
three, Life Sentence, came from my hatred of fake people and lies. I have a
short story coming next year that was inspired by a song by the band Disturbed.

5. When did you write
your first book and how old were you?

My first book was finished when I was fourteen, and I still
might publish it some day. It’s paranormal YA. My first book I finished and
published was Stake-Out and I was twenty-one when it was released.

6. What do you like to
do when you're not writing?

I’m a homebody, but when I do go out I love to attend comic
conventions and rock concerts. Usually I read, watch the CW or anime, and cook.
I love cooking.

7. What Genre do you
write?

I write paranormal/horror and erotica. I love horror, always
have, and erotica is a new genre for me. I’m still finding my footing there,
but my future erotic releases will be horror-based and LGBT friendly.

8. How many books have
you written? Which is your favorite?

I have three novels published, and have written five (the next
two to be released next year, one on January 17th and the other in the summer,
finishing off my Paranormal Detectives Series). My favorite is the fifth and
final one, for a myriad of reasons, none of which can be divulged due to
potential spoilers.

9. Do you hear from your
readers much? What kinds of things do they say?

I do, and I love it. I’ve received a few messages about my
character Angelica Cross, who is my personal favorite to write. I read a lot of
books in my genre, and they have one of two possible heroines: unrealistically
powerful ones or ones who constantly need saving. I wanted to write someone
very flawed who was a hero anyway. Women have told me she’s their favorite
character and she inspires them, which warms my heart to no end!

10. As a child, what did
you want to do when you grew up?

Be a writer! My backup was to be a psychologist, which I
decided when I was thirteen.

11. Tell us about your
current project.

I am currently getting ready to edit my fourth PDS book, Right
To Silence, which will be released on January 17th 2017 from Vamptasy
Publishing. It is a two-part novel, showing my new characters introduced in
Life Sentence (the snarky British couple Brighton and Mark) and then picking up
where Life Sentence left off with Danny and Angelica. Without giving too many
spoilers, we will see our heroes hurt, tested, tortured, and literally going to
Hell.

12. How do you handle
writers block?

I whine. Hahaha! No, seriously, I blast some music and write
fanfiction, which usually gets my creative juices flowing again in a couple of
days.

Lies and fakes, both of which abound in the indie publishing
industry.

16. Is there one current
tv show that is a "can't miss" for you?

Supernatural. I reference it in my books, I’ve been watching
since it’s premiere in 2005, and I even have a tattoo of Baby, the ’67 Chevy
Impala that the characters drive.

17. Who was your
greatest influence?

Stephen King. He writes multiple genres (anyone who read Rita
Hayworth and The Shawshank Redemption or The Body will know he is much more
than a horror writer), and he writes them well. He creates worlds and people so
vivid, you feel as if you know them. I want to do that one day.

18. How do you choose
your book covers?

Once I’m done writing, I head over to Bigstock and take hours
finding an image, which I then send off to my brilliant artist Rue Volley for
creation. Her work is gorgeous, and I’d never have anyone else do my covers if
I can help it!

19. Something personal
about you people may be surprised to know?

I was inside my home when it was set on fire when I was
seventeen. It resulted in PTSD, worse depression than I already suffered from,
anxiety disorder, and chronic nightmares that turned into insomnia. I am much
better than I used to be, improving every day. Sometimes it gets hard to
concentrate with my disorders, and I struggle daily to control my own mind.